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Identical twin dies weeks after setting up leukaemia fundraiser

Identical twin dies weeks after setting up leukaemia fundraiser
BBC Wales Wednesday 01 July 2026, 05:44 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Caitlin Leggett's acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosis led to the discovery that she and her sister Grace were identical twins.

Caitlin Leggett's acute myeloid leukaemia diagnosis led to the discovery that she and her sister Grace were identical twins.
Caitlin Leggett's (PERSON) Grace (PERSON)
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